Data has become essential to driving real value in a market that’s become far more complex, and far less forgiving.

In this episode of the Tech Talks podcast, host David Savage talks to Anush Newman, Chief Executive and Co-founder of JMAN Group, about why services businesses have spiked in popularity with investors, how AI is (and isn’t) reshaping investment strategies, and what founders can do to show they’re ready to scale.

Anush also talks candidly about the challenges and triumphs of building a leading services business, emphasizing how critical it is for consultants and technologists to truly understand each other’s worlds. The conversation is packed with actionable insights for any business leader navigating the complexities of growth, innovation, and technological transformation.

Key learnings:

• Why investment strategies are shifting from purely product-centric to a stronger focus on the people driving the business.
• How high-quality data is increasingly becoming the bedrock for smarter, more informed investment decisions and delivering tangible ROI.
• Why even with advanced AI, human context and understanding remain indispensable for truly effective solutions and achieving real returns.

Click through to listen to the full Tech Talks podcast with Anush Newman